2024 AFL Masters National Carnival

Each year the AFL Masters Carnival is held in a unique location around Australia. Designed to be easily incorporated into a family holiday there is a healthy balance of football, tourism options and carnival events for the whole family.

Attracting over 60 teams from across Australia, players compete in age groups ranging from Over 35’s to Over 65’s. To play in the National Carnival, players must turn 35 or older in that current year.

The dates for the Fremantle 2024 AFL Masters National Carnival are Sunday, 29 September – Saturday, 5 October.

** REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN** See below for the link to PlayHQ.

National Carnival - Players

Player registrations for the 2024 National Carnival are now open here. For more registration information, please contact your state representatives, or visit our Team App site.
Register to play for your State today

National Carnival - Umpires

Registrations for umpires to register their interest for the 2024 National Carnival are now open here. For more registration information, please visit our Umpires Portal, or visit our Team App site.
Register as a Carnival Umpire today

AFL Masters WA

Click here to visit the Official AFL Masters WA website to find out more about Masters footy in Western Australia.

When is the AFL Masters National Carnival being held & where can I get more info?

The 2024 Carnival will take place in Fremantle and dates are Sunday, 29 September to Saturday, 5 October.
We have a dedicated AFL Masters National Carnival website with details of registrations, fixtures, accommodation specials.

Registrations for the 2024 National Carnival are now open.

Player and umpire registrations for the 2024 National Carnival are now open. Head to the PlayHQ registration site & select your State or Territory. For more registration information, please contact your state representatives, or visit our National Carnival Team App site.
Register to play for your State today

What is the National Carnival experience?
Find out what the 2023 Carnival was like here.

The 2023 AFL Masters National Carnival brought together1598 footballers, across 76 men and women teams, from across the country to celebrate our great game.
The 2023 AFL Masters National Carnival was the third time we have held the Carnival on the Sunshine Coast, the previous ones being 2006 and 2011.
Steve Eurell AFL Masters National President
Congratulations to the Sunshine Coast Organising Committee for your tireless work in preparing for the biggest ever AFL Masters National Carnival in terms of participant numbers since it was first played in 1983.
Andrew Dillon AFL Chief Executive Officer

Stay in the loop! Become a member of our AFL Masters Team App page and you'll receive regular updates on the National Carnival.

Visit our Team App page